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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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MAY 3, 2013

mpg US); these figures apply to both models. Final US EPA label values will be calculated closer to the time the car is on sale in the United States. liter flat 6-cylinder engine with direct gasoline injection produces 520 hp (383 kW) in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp (412 kW) in the S model. l/100 km (24.3

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Porsche Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. a gallon for gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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JULY 28, 2014

Approximately 84% of that will be provided by conventional fuels. The United States is currently the largest consumer of energy in the road transportation sector, with nearly 23.1 Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels 255

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. GDI application will subsequently be expanded across the gasoline engine family and applied to other Hyundai models. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Hyundai Engine Production 210

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' liter EcoBoost. Earlier post.).

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

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MARCH 7, 2018

More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. The 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van offers three different engines—including a diesel—capable of running on five different fuels. liter EcoBlue fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019).

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Transit Connect Connect Connected 2019 170

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APRIL 2, 2012

A study by the United States Department of the Treasury estimates that congestion consumed an extra 1.9 billion gallons of fuel in 2011, approximately 5% of all the gasoline used. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway.

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Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

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MAY 27, 2016

Changes to the car’s hybrid powertrain software and regenerative braking in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models deliver a more refined and engaging drive and contribute to better overall fuel economy and electric driving range. Through April, Fusion Energi sales are up 58%. By 2020, Ford will invest $4.5

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Fusion 2017 Miles Ford 199

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 mpg (10.99 They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

State and federal public officials should resist the temptation to pick winners and losers, to let politics and fads enter the debate, or to engage in centralized planning in a highly complex industry. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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APRIL 14, 2015

The United States has been a net importer of energy since the 1950s. In cases with the highest supply and lowest demand outlooks, the United States becomes a significant net exporter of energy. The United States transitions from being a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter by 2017 in all cases.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Vintage Name Returns to the United States. The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 83

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JANUARY 21, 2011

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions. will deliver the taxi units to Taxi Medallion Management with an engine preparation package for conversion to CNG.

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. Make and Model. Green score.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets.

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine with a six-speed transmission—surpassing the fuel efficiency of the previous model. The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new 1.5-liter

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The new 4-door Panamera model produces 380 hp (283 kW) with fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ).

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne 199

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APRIL 10, 2009

liter Theta II gasoline engine to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30 kW (205 Nm) electric motor. This parallel hybrid drive architecture will serve as the foundation for future Hyundai hybrid drive vehicles, starting with the next-generation Sonata in the United States. Hybrid power control unit. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

In 2010 China had only about five light-duty vehicles per 100 people, while India had less than two per 100 people; this compares to about 75 vehicles for every 100 people in the United States. However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. While Volvo offers a T5 turbocharged model and T6 turbocharged and supercharged model of the gasoline-only XC90, it’s the T8 that’s the focus here. I averaged 25 mpg over 364 miles of mostly freeway driving.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 78

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Malibu ECO’s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Source: EIA.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. mpg in 2025.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. Cruze models in the United States and Canada offer a 1.4L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. l/100km) on the highway.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Fuel-saving gasoline-electric hybrid cars don't save as much fuel as thought, according to new government fuel-economy ratings available to the public for the first time. The Ford Escape hybrid, which uses a gasoline-electric drive system similar to Toyota's, goes down about 12 percent.

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APRIL 9, 2014

US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. It uses a low inertia turbocharger, split cooling system and direct fuel injection to deliver high levels of performance. l/100 km (54.7

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2015 Ford 2013 Connect 236

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MARCH 3, 2009

An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). GM will manufacture the Ampera’s battery pack will be manufactured by GM at the first lithium-ion production facility to be operated by a major automaker in the United States. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2010

In 2009, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States saw their largest absolute and percentage annual decline (405 million metric tons or 7.0%) since the start of US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) comprehensive record of annual energy data that begins in 1949. mpg US in 2009. Source: EIA.

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The four SuperTruck projects jointly funded by DOE and the private sector are impressive projects that integrate a wide variety of engine and vehicle technologies to significantly reduce the fuel consumption of Class 8 tractor-trailer vehicles, which consume the greatest part of the fuel used in the United States for heavy vehicles.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

to deliver an estimated 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m)—about 12% more horsepower and 16% more torque than the current Ecotec 2.4L, while offering estimated highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg (7.84 L/100km) (final fuel economy numbers are pending). GM expects the 2.5L

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